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aeolian

Translations

Aeoliannoun
Aeolians
pl
UK
/iːˈəʊliən/
US
/iˈoʊliən/
Additional translations
эолиец
эолийский язык
Aeolianadjective
more Aeolian
Comp.
most Aeolian
Super.
UK
/iːˈəʊlɪən/
US
/iˈoʊliən/
The aeolian processes have shaped the landscape over centuries.
Эолийские процессы формировали ландшафт на протяжении веков.
Synonyms
wind-borne
wind-driven
aerial

Definitions

Aeoliannoun
A member of a group of ancient Greek people who lived in Aeolis, a region of Asia Minor.
The Aeolian settlers established several colonies along the coast of Asia Minor.
A type of harp that produces sound when wind passes through its strings, also known as an Aeolian harp.
The gentle breeze played a haunting melody on the Aeolian in the garden.
The natural minor mode in Western music theory.
The chorus shifts from Aeolian to Mixolydian to create harmonic contrast.
An ancient Greek dialect spoken in Aeolis and surrounding regions.
Inscriptions written in Aeolian display distinctive phonological features.
Aeolianadjective
Relating to or caused by the wind.
The aeolian processes shaped the sand dunes over centuries.
Pertaining to Aeolus, the Greek god of the winds.
The aeolian harp produced music that seemed to be played by the wind itself.
Relating to the Aeolian mode, the natural minor scale in Western music theory.
The piece opens with an Aeolian melody that evokes a somber mood.
Of or relating to Aeolis, its inhabitants, or their dialect.
The museum houses Aeolian pottery dating back to the 7th century BCE.
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